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Hi All,
I'm in the process of building up a 7mm08 and i'm undecided on which barrel twist to go with. The plan is to use it for hunting out too 400m and target shooting out to 1000m. I'll be running a Stiller Predator action, and a 26" Kreiger barrel or a locally produced (I'm in Aus) Maddco barrel. I'm thinking 1:9.5, as a all rounder but not sure if a 1:9.5 will be fast enough for the High BC 165-175gr projectiles.
Keen to know what the popular choice is for a longer range 7mm08 build.
With the lack of being able to walk in and buy the powder you want,,,,,,, I have some Reloader 17 available and was wondering if anybody is using that in their 7-08.
Used my 7-08 for hunting deer last season shooting 168 berger vld hunting. It preformed very well.
I shoot a .280 Remington for Long Range. Pushing the 175gr SMK's at around 2890fps out of a 30" barrel. Just wondering if the 7mm-08 is properly throated what velocity could one expect?
Well I read the whole thing.
Makes my head hurt with all that match and shit.
Here is what I know from experience. If I want to win I shoot my 7MM08. I have the most confidence in it.
If I want to kill something(mostly white tail) I pick up my 7MM08.
If I just want to have lots of fun banging the long range steel I ........... well you know ^
Yes, I have a 308 and a 260 and a 6.5CM. But when the distance gets past 600 I want that 7MM08 snugged up to my shoulder.
Very interesting turbo. Have you shot it much or is this just an idea?
Nope, just barely past vaporware currently. Literally just formed that first case in the sizing die last night. It'll look nicer, with a sharper and more defined shoulder once fired. The reamer set has been ordered and parts are trickling in. Should be shooting it this summer.
Not expecting any "miracles"...just a few improvements on the already marvelous 7-08. 7-08 Ackley is nice, but the 40° shoulder catches in mag boxes, and its blown forward shoulder exacerbates the deep-seated bullet issue when used in a mag-fed short action. Its short neck also takes away bullet choice versatility.
Anyway, I'll keep the 'hide apprised and updated as I progress.
I had to massage the lips on the accurate mags to get the 40 degree Ackley to feed. I've been meaning to order a WSM mag to try out.
I should have mentioned a key design factor was ability to fit/feed/function from AIAW magazines, which have a reinforcement rib that interferes with the 243ai/260ai/708ai shoulder location.
Im starting a build I have everything I need except a barrel, was going to go with a 260 or the 7-08 I would like to know about wind drift before I make up my mind. I live in a wind tunnel most days 15-30 mph dont have any experience with either round and ne ver considered the 7-08 till sombody mentioned it in another thred the directed me to this one so if you live in a windy area can you share your thoughts please.
Considering this or 6.5 cm, .260 or 7saum. I used to reload pistol ammo, but have never reloaded match rifle ammo. Need to learn... What do you guys think?
Would be used for anything from matches to ELR paper/steel (have access to 2k yards worth of range for shooting, not that I ever expect to stretch any of those calibers that far). No hunting for me, have dedicated hunting rifles for anything there is to hunt around here.
Looking over the options I'd really like to have the capability to stretch past 1k reliably. How is the 708 at distance?
Barrel life is definitely inportant, but so is overall cost of shooting since I'm one of those broke college kids ha.
This thread has pretty much made up my mind for me that I am going to do a 7-08 for an all around hunting rifle. The more I research 7-08 the more it just makes since.
Reloader 17 is great for the heavies 160+
I've got a 7mm-08 currently underway and l'm really looking forward to it. I hope like hell, though, that some of these muzzle velocities I see posted are true and not the biproduct of our over inflated egos--we do tend to exaggerate from time to time given that we are motivated by numbers. The new Nosler Accubond LR pills at 150 and 168 gr with BC's of .611 and .652 respectively should be outstanding and if I could get 2750 ft/s out of the latter, that would awesome. I am just skeptical to believe what I am reading about people getting 2800+ ft/s out of the 162 grain Amax and such. All I can say is that I hope like hell this is true.
My "non-typical-ish" in 7-08 is now one of my favorite rifles to shoot. Rem 700, Bartlein 1:8.7 @ 24inches, Manners SL, APA RTG DBM. Mighty fine package. Flings the 140 Berger VLD right at 2800fps with Varget in a Winchester case into tiny groups at 200yds. Tough trying to decide if it'll be enough for Elk, or maybe just stick with the .300WM....
I get 2,800 with a 140 in my 22" barreled 700 Mountain Guide. This is just me but if I want 2,800 out of a 162 I'm going up to a 280 AI...
I've got a 7mm-08 currently underway and l'm really looking forward to it. I hope like hell, though, that some of these muzzle velocities I see posted are true and not the biproduct of our over inflated egos--we do tend to exaggerate from time to time given that we are motivated by numbers. The new Nosler Accubond LR pills at 150 and 168 gr with BC's of .611 and .652 respectively should be outstanding and if I could get 2750 ft/s out of the latter, that would awesome. I am just skeptical to believe what I am reading about people getting 2800+ ft/s out of the 162 grain Amax and such. All I can say is that I hope like hell this is true.